U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, a Democrat, has suggested that Ashley Judd should challenge Republican Mitch McConnell.

The Senate minority leader is up for re-election in 2014.

“I think she's exploring the possibility. I don't, this is not a frivolous thing. I think she is definitely interested in seeking public office. She has a great interest in public policy, so I have encouraged her to do that,” Yarmuth said.

Judd has said in the past that she might one day seek public office, but has not discussed the possibility of running against McConnell.

“She's doing her due diligence, researching, talking to people and again she's very much interested in running for an office whether it's U.S. senator from Kentucky or governor of Tennessee. I'm not sure, but I know she's seriously exploring it,” Yarmuth said.

Judd lives in Tennessee and is not registered to vote in Kentucky, but she could move back and qualify to run.